Gerson Echeverry

Gerson Echeverry (born August 25, 1971) is a retired American soccer forward who played professionally in Major League Soccer, USISL and the National Professional Soccer League.

Youth

Echeverry was born in Paterson, New Jersey. In 1990, he graduated from John F. Kennedy High School where he had scored 55 goals during his high school soccer career. He played college soccer at Seton Hall University from 1990 to 1993. He was a 1991 Third Team All American.

Professional

In December 1993, the Buffalo Blizzard selected Echeverry in the fourth round of the National Professional Soccer League draft. He did not sign with the team. In 1995, he played for the Richmond Kickers of the USISL. He then played for Cortuluá in Colombia. On February 2, 1997, D.C. United selected Echevvery in second round (fourteenth overall) of the 1997 MLS Supplemental Draft. United waived him on March 28, 1997 during the pre-season. On April 3, 1997, the MetroStars claimed Echeverry off waivers. He played one game with the MetroStars as well as a handful on loan to the South Jersey Barons. The MetroStars released him on June 4, 1997. Less than two weeks later, he signed with the Richmond Kickers. In 1998, he began the season with the Hershey Wildcats but was released in June. In August, he signed with the Central Jersey Riptide for the remainder of the season. In 1999, he finished his outdoor career with the Maryland Mania. In 1998, Echeverry moved indoors with the Harrisburg Heat of the National Professional Soccer League where he played two seasons.

In July 2004, Echevvery became an assistant coach with the Seton Hall Pirates soccer team. In February 2012, he was named the new head coach.